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Delta Airlines

Delta's 689-Flight Meltdown, JetBlue Ends Japan Redemptions, Capital One's Massive 400K Bonus

Jan 1, 2026

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Delta's 689-Flight Meltdown, JetBlue Ends Japan Redemptions, Capital One's Massive 400K Bonus

From pilot scheduling chaos that grounded Delta to JetBlue cutting Japan partnerships and limited-time card bonuses worth thousands—here's what matters in miles & points today.

Singapore Airlines

American Airlines Lounge Shower Tip Shakedown, 100K Capital One Offer Disappearing, and Bilt Card 2.0 Preview

Dec 31, 2025

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American Airlines Lounge Shower Tip Shakedown, 100K Capital One Offer Disappearing, and Bilt Card 2.0 Preview

From tipping demands at DFW Flagship Lounge to Capital One's expiring 100K bonus and an insider's look at the new Bilt card benefits—here's what changed today.

hotel security

Delta's Crew Crisis Exposed: Leaked Dispatch Notes Show Why Flights Still Cancel After Storm Clears

Dec 30, 2025

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Delta's Crew Crisis Exposed: Leaked Dispatch Notes Show Why Flights Still Cancel After Storm Clears

New York's weather improved, but Delta couldn't staff planes—plus hotel bans locals, United's near-miss at Houston, and how to cash out expiring card credits before midnight tomorrow

Credit Cards

American Airlines Just Killed Its Own Pipeline — And Bilt Card 2.0 Demands Your Attention By January 14

Dec 29, 2025

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American Airlines Just Killed Its Own Pipeline — And Bilt Card 2.0 Demands Your Attention By January 14

American's basic economy gamble backfires, Bilt's massive transition hits critical deadline, and one Marriott GM's viral rant reveals what loyalty programs are really worth

Chase Credit Cards

American Airlines Rewrites Schedules to Fix Delays + Overhead Bin Thefts Hit Premium Cabin

Dec 28, 2025

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American Airlines Rewrites Schedules to Fix Delays + Overhead Bin Thefts Hit Premium Cabin

AA's radical April schedule overhaul targets on-time performance, while Etihad flights face repeated theft reports. Plus: Chase offers $50 back on airfare and Peninsula's secret booking advantage.

Travel Industry

Airlines Killed Elite Upgrades—Here's What Should Replace Them

Dec 27, 2025

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Airlines Killed Elite Upgrades—Here's What Should Replace Them

From fake hotel promises to jet lag fixes that actually work, plus why elite status doesn't buy what it used to

Credit Cards

🚨 Hyatt's Elite Benefit Crisis—Pack at Noon & Switch Rooms for Your 4PM Checkout

Dec 26, 2025

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🚨 Hyatt's Elite Benefit Crisis—Pack at Noon & Switch Rooms for Your 4PM Checkout

From Hyatt's controversial room-switching policy to Delta's shocking pay stubs, Pakistan's airline miracle, and Alaska's credit card pitch training—today's lineup has it all.

hotel security

American, Delta & United Now Own Your Regional Carrier—Here's What Changed Yesterday

Dec 25, 2025

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American, Delta & United Now Own Your Regional Carrier—Here's What Changed Yesterday

The big three airlines just took majority control of Republic Airways, hotel room privacy lights spark security concerns, and Peninsula Hotels launches the industry's most flexible check-in policy.

Credit Cards

Chase Sapphire Reserve Retention Offers Hit $400 + Mesa Card Shutdown Fallout

Dec 24, 2025

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Retention Offers Hit $400 + Mesa Card Shutdown Fallout

Chase is quietly offering massive retention bonuses, Mesa cardholders get 0.6¢ per point after sudden closure, and Transportation Secretary Duffy sits down with an etiquette coach to discuss airplane behavior.

United Airlines

Marriott Hotels Turn Against Elites + United's Wine War Goes Premium

Dec 23, 2025

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Marriott Hotels Turn Against Elites + United's Wine War Goes Premium

Why one Marriott property just banned elite water requests, United's sommelier-level wine program puts rivals on notice, and American's amenity kits finally get an upgrade worth talking about.

Marriott Hotels

Marriott Guest Loses $5,000+ After Bankruptcy—Plus Pilot Locks Himself in Cockpit Over Unpaid Wages

Dec 22, 2025

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Marriott Guest Loses $5,000+ After Bankruptcy—Plus Pilot Locks Himself in Cockpit Over Unpaid Wages

From prepaid bookings gone wrong to airport security assaults, today's stories reveal travel's shocking underbelly—plus new hotel tipping schemes and dubious 'destination fees.'

Credit Cards

Chase Sapphire Reserve Gets Major Upgrade + American's A321XLR Woes

Dec 21, 2025

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Chase Sapphire Reserve Gets Major Upgrade + American's A321XLR Woes

Chase just made Reserve credits actually usable, American compensates passengers for broken suite doors, and Emirates auctions off up to 20 years of Platinum status

Archive

Dive into a collection of past posts and rediscover timeless content.

Delta's 689-Flight Meltdown, JetBlue Ends Japan Redemptions, Capital One's Massive 400K Bonus

American Airlines Lounge Shower Tip Shakedown, 100K Capital One Offer Disappearing, and Bilt Card 2.0 Preview

Delta's Crew Crisis Exposed: Leaked Dispatch Notes Show Why Flights Still Cancel After Storm Clears

American Airlines Just Killed Its Own Pipeline — And Bilt Card 2.0 Demands Your Attention By January 14

American Airlines Rewrites Schedules to Fix Delays + Overhead Bin Thefts Hit Premium Cabin

Airlines Killed Elite Upgrades—Here's What Should Replace Them

🚨 Hyatt's Elite Benefit Crisis—Pack at Noon & Switch Rooms for Your 4PM Checkout

American, Delta & United Now Own Your Regional Carrier—Here's What Changed Yesterday

Chase Sapphire Reserve Retention Offers Hit $400 + Mesa Card Shutdown Fallout

Marriott Hotels Turn Against Elites + United's Wine War Goes Premium

Marriott Guest Loses $5,000+ After Bankruptcy—Plus Pilot Locks Himself in Cockpit Over Unpaid Wages

Chase Sapphire Reserve Gets Major Upgrade + American's A321XLR Woes

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